China vs Italy: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes
China
977
in 2021
Italy
809
in 2023
China rank
102nd
Italy rank
105th
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Italy
How they compare
China currently reports 977 against 809 in Italy, a difference of 168.
That makes China's figure about 1.2 times Italy's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1989 it was China ahead.
China ranks 102nd and Italy ranks 105th of 202 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Italy | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.36 million | 4,585 | 1.35 million | China |
| 1990s | 671,485 | 2,844 | 668,641 | China |
| 2000s | 9,638 | 747.75 | 8,890 | China |
| 2010s | 2,201 | 962.22 | 1,239 | China |
| 2020s | 1,084 | 641.5 | 443 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes, China or Italy?
- China, at 977 against 809 in Italy as of 2021.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes between China and Italy?
- 168, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Italy?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2021.
- How do China and Italy rank globally for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 102nd and Italy ranks 105th of 202 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release